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MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Driving after revocation — Kyle W. Wirkus, 38, of Elmore; fined $285. Speeding — Jordan M. Juveland, 22, of Hollandale; fined $125. No Minnesota driver’s license (after 60 days residency-30 days CDL) — Jaime V. Pina, 32, of Burnsville; fined $185. FARIBAULT COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Nadily I. Lopez, 30, of Edinburg, Texas, was convicted of driving after revocation; fined $285. Also convicted of motor vehicle registration-operate unregistered vehicle/without plates on public streets/hi; fined $100. Also convicted of driver must carry proof ...

New school for MCW on track

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SHERBURN— The new K-12 Martin County West (MCW) school building in Sherburn has taken shape and is on track. The building, which had its groundbreaking in May of 2025, is expected to be occupied for the 2027-28 school year. “I think we’re over halfway,” said Superintendent Cori ...

National scholarship propels local’s pursuit of flight

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FAIRMONT – Heading into his junior year, Fairmont High School student Devin Hanson has spent his summer preparing for a different kind of test altogether, in part because he received a national scholarship. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s (AOPA) Foundation wing offers at ...

Workshop touches on future plans for city

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FAIRMONT— A third Fairmont City Council work session for this week that took place on Thursday evening focused on city initiatives and future planning. While much was talked about, extra time was spent talking about issues with blight, a park plan and a needs analysis for facilities. “This really matters because strategic priorities help establish where the city wants to go,” said City Administrator Jason Baker. “This workshop helps bridge the gap between policy and implementation.” Throughout the discussion the council heard some updates on projects already in the works as ...

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FAIRMONT Thursday, July 30 1:23 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported at Torgerson Drive and State Street. 1:47 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 1300 block of Holland Street. 3:09 p.m. — Police rendered assistance to the ambulance in the 2400 block of Albion Avenue. 4:04 p.m. — A suspicious circumstance was reported in the 100 block of Linden Avenue. 4:09 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 2400 block of Albion Avenue. 8:36 p.m. — An ordinance violation was reported in the 600 block of East 2nd Street. A ...

Interns speak on local experiences

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FAIRMONT – For the 14th year in a row, Martin County/Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) interns went to businesses across Martin County this summer to develop skills and learn information that was then presented to officials and professionals on Thursday. The program, supported by the ...